Description

The Northwest Territories (NWT) Child Benefit provides low-to-modest income families with monthly cash payments to assist with the costs of raising children.

Benefit Amount

• Up to 1,596 (5 Children, with an additional $293 for each child after 5)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for all or a portion of the NWT Child Benefit, you and your spouse (if applicable) must:

• Be an NWT resident.
• Be a parent or primary caregiver of one or more children under the age of 18 who live with you.
• Have a family net income of less than $80,000 per year.

Application Process

You must first apply for the Canada Child Benefit. There is no application – but you must file your tax return to get it.